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Norfolk Island cuisine

Pilhi (Pumpkin Pudding)

A traditional Norfolk dessert made from grated pumpkin, coconut milk, flour, and a touch of sugar, baked until golden and served warm. 1)

Mudda (Green Banana Pudding)

Ripe and green bananas mashed with coconut cream and flour, then baked or steamed — soft, rich, and naturally sweet. 2)

Niau Pork

Pork slow-cooked in coconut milk and local herbs, wrapped in banana leaves and baked underground in a traditional umu (earth oven). 3)

Fish Fry with Island Salad

A community favorite: reef fish fried crisp and served with a salad of papaya, cucumber, tomato, and lime dressing. 4)

Bounty Beef Pie

A hearty beef pie seasoned with island-grown thyme and served with sweet potato mash — a nod to the settlers’ English roots. 5)

Banana Bread with Passionfruit Glaze

Moist banana bread topped with a tangy passionfruit icing made from local fruit. 6)

Sea Mullet in Coconut Cream

Mullet fillets cooked in spiced coconut milk with lime and shallots — a comforting, island-style fish curry. 7)

Norfolk Island Fish Chowder

A creamy soup of local fish, onions, potatoes, and herbs — thick, hearty, and often served with homemade bread. 8)

Island Roast Dinner

Sunday tradition: roast lamb or pork with island vegetables such as sweet potatoes, taro, pumpkin, and breadfruit. 9)

Coconut and Honey Loaf

A lightly sweet bread made from grated coconut and island honey — perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. 10)

Guava Jelly Tart

A flaky pastry tart filled with guava jelly and topped with whipped cream or coconut custard. 11)

Hihi Chicken Curry

Chicken simmered in a fragrant curry sauce with ginger, coconut milk, and island-grown chili peppers. 12)

Breadfruit Chips

Sliced and fried breadfruit, crisp on the outside and fluffy inside — an island version of potato fries. 13)

Pawpaw (Papaya) Chutney

A sweet and tangy relish made with ripe papaya, ginger, vinegar, and spices, served alongside meats or fish. 14)

Island Trifle

A layered dessert with sponge cake soaked in rum, island-made custard, and passionfruit cream — a festive favorite at family gatherings. 15)